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Clubsnnn and Cnbby.

The other night cab Of rather n ,lilapi
dated AMI dissipated appearance, which was
more or less attached 70 the cab horse hy
ropes and bits OF harness, came 10 n stop near
the Brunswick, while the driver got down
md held long coloquy with a drowsy club.
man within. Tho cabmnn insisted TINT he
had been promised fare OF Is by his passen.
ger, but the passenger vigorously but seepily
denied 1t, and tried to negotiate a new de-
OH q basis Of fifty cents, About the time that
the driver threatened to take him out and
thrash him on the sidewalk the clubman gave
in gracefully and said h, n conciliatory voice.
"All right, cabby. Take me up to Seventy
sixth street, and when you get there open the
door OF your cab and collect your little a.
I'm too tired to talk any more.'
Thereupon the driver climbed ~ his sent,
wrapped his blanket around his legs, pulled
his cap over his ears, bumped his shoulders,
kicked his horse, and started slowly up Fifth
avenue.
Before the cab had gone fifty feet the door
was pushed open gently and the clubmnn
swung himself deity to the ground while tho
cab went on up the avenue with the door
hanging wide open. The clubmnn stepped
into the Brunswick, took u room and was
mugly in bed before the cab had got within
sight OF Sixty sixth strcct.-New York Even
Ing Sun,
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NJ L.. nI ATTENTION !?
WIlIKtT)U l.I1NNPN We are now pre-
vvVINlllS OlOOOOV pared to furnish

all classes with employment at home. H.
whole of the time, or for their spare moment
Business new, light and profitable. Pcrso
of either sex easily earn from so cents to.
per evening and Il proportional sum by t.,
voting all their time to the business. r..
rnd girls earn nearly rs much as men. i
all who see this may send their address,
such as are not we'll satisfied We VII 8,
one dollar to pay for the trouble of "Ili,
Full particulars aud outfit free. Address
GEORGE STINsoN 4 CO., Portland, Main".
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How Saratoga ChIps Are Modc.

"Do Saratoga chips come from Sarntugnf-
inquired M innocent reporter Of n grocer.
Not much" said the grocer. "lhry are
made in this city, and many arc shipped to
Saratoga. But il yon want to know Nil about
them just 50 up to the bakery and "ee how
they are made.'
At the bakery 4 was learned that the con-
Germ has monopoly Of the business IN this
city, and that there are only three makers II
Saratoga Chips in the country. Chips srs al,
American institution, and arc not known
abroad save for some small lots that have
been exported. The process Of manufacturing
il in part Il secret The potatoes are peeled
and sliced by machinery. They are washed
and then dried between muslin cloths. II
they were now fried the amount Of starch
that they contain would MAKE them brown,
and the secret OF the busivess is to remove all
OF the starch, no that tho chips will be per-
fectly white. When this is done they are put
into the hot grease and come out curled and
crisp and with the delicious flavor that has
made them famous the world over. Said the
manager:
I'VE use seventy-f five barrels OF potatoes q
week. keep seven bakers at work and have
three wagons out delivering Hotels take
Them by the barrel, restaurants take them in
twenty. five pound boxes and for grocerS to
serve to private families we put them up in
one pound cartons The dining cars OH nearly
all the railroads use them, and We have sent
some to England Cities rs far away az
Jacksonville, Fla, and San Francisco send
to US for Saratoga chips. They will keep for
three months. A few minutes In q hot over,
makes them ns crisp MS though they were just
fried. New York Mail and Express
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-10-06

Senator Ingalls,, while OF his way TO Philn.
delphia to take prominent part in the cele-
bration Of the constitutions centennial was
seen by a reporter, to whom, In reply 10 a
question as TO tho object OF his VISIT lie Js-
livered a learned disquisition OH shaving.
Said the president pro tenn. OF the United
States senat':
II think a man looks better when he Is
shaved. Every mar should shave. You
should shave, and you should not go
10 BARRIERS shop, but shave yourself.
No gentleman should go to n BARRIERS shop
1t is n great waste OF time and money. II
costs fifteen cents-doesn't itl-every time
you get barber to shave you, and then there
is community OF soap cups and brushes
which Is repugnant to men Of Individuality.
l always shave myself As part OF ones
regular toilet every morning 1t does not take
much time, and instead Of fifteen cents it
doesn't cost more than cent. Then there Is
that happy sense Of having acted like a
gentleman when ii Is over. Take my advice
shave, and shave yourself. York
Evening Post Interview.
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THE TALL SILK HAT.
How the Fashionable Chimney Pot Hat
Is Made and Where 1t Originated.


A Broadway dealer diScoursng on the sub
ject Of hats to reporter said: allow few
men know how hats are made, and silk hats
in particular. Retrospective Old men come
in here sometimes and tell mo about the diff
ferent shapes they have worn for the lust
fifty years, and in spite of the vast improve
ments in the shape and weight of hats made
nowadays, all those old fossils declare for the
hat OF fifty years ago that weighed about n
pound. A silk hat is composed OF two or
three thicknesscs Of muslin soaked IN gum
skellac dissolved in alcohol. After tho proper
stiffness is acquired it Is stretched OH frames
to'dry. The sides are cut in bias strips OF tho
proper width and the ends are neatly fused
together with hot iron. The top, which is
strip OF muslin coated with shcllac. This il
ironed over the edges and keeps tho whole
firmly in place. The brinl IL now put on.
This Is Of muslin five times thicker than tho
sides and is fitted to the GROWN by strips SINH
lar to those Tint keep the top in plnce. These
are called "bolies," and after tho block upon
which they are made is removed they arc
dried. -
"rhe drying room il about twelve feet
square; the sides are lined with steam pipes,
1t is very necessary to have the hats dried at
an even temperature all over to avoid "weak
spots" From the drying room the bodies are
sent to be covered with the plush. This is an
operation requiring the greatest care. First,
the underhrim is covered with cashmere, then
the plush is placed on the overbrim and ironed
down. The top aud sides are neatly joined
with hot iron, and no one not in the bust
ness would know a seam was there. The hat
IL adjusted OH u circular machine that cuts
the brim any width with metrical precision.
After the polisher has removed all dust and
particles it is sent to be trimmed
"As tho hat nears perfection the greatest
skill is required in its handling. Tho eIger
sets the brim and then the curler begins his
work. Upon his deft fingers depend the style
and finish Of the Int. This work is done en-
tirely by hand and Is tho most important and
beet paid branch OF the trade"
Silk hats were known in Florence, Italy, n
century ngo, and in 1925 were introduced into
France, where tho host hats are now mnhe.
The hatters in England continue to celebrate
Nov. % by an annual festival in honor Of st.
Clement, the patron saint of the craft, to
whom tradition nscribes the discovery Of tho
manufacture OF hats-Ncw York Evening
Sun.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-10-06

Paris, where carieature has reached its
highest ard lowest Development, Is to have an
exhibition Of comic art from the beginning Of
the century to the present time.
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unll can live at home, and make
viii more money at work for us
W than at anything else in this
world Capital not needed; you arc started
free Both sexes all ages. Any one can
do the work. Large earnings sure from
first start. Costly outfit and terms free
Better not delay. Costs you nothing to
send us your address and find out; ifyou
are wise YOU will do so at once.
Ii. HALTETT e. Co. Portland, Maine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-10-06

The Gospel is preached every Sabbath In
various neglected parts OF the national
capital hy band OF Christian men and
women from an immense gospel wagon"
Great crowds eagerly listen and join heartily
In the singing. and many have been con.
verted. Chicago Herald.
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l1ONINV1to be made. Cut this out N

A10NINVto be made. Cut this out an,
IlII\t return to us, and we will send
l1V1'Il you free, something of great
value and Importance to you, that will start.
you in business which will bring you in
mole money right away than anything cl
in this world. Any one can do the Wo.
and live at home. Either sex; all ages
Something new that just coins money for
all workers. We will start you capital not
needed. THIS is one Of the genuine, impor-
tant chances of a lifetime. Those who are
ambitious and cntcrprising will not delay
Grand outfit free. Address TRUE H. Co.,
ianGlyr Augusta, Nc
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-10-01
STORY BY BRET HARTE.

We will publish next week In supple
ment form the first third of new story by
Bret Harte, entitled THANKFUL Blossom
Bret Harte has written many delightful
stories, but the romance of petite, vivacious
and audacious little Thankful Blossom
is undoubtedly one Of the most exquisite
of the great number Of novels emanating
from his pen. Located In New Jersey, In
Revolutionary times, 1t deals with Gen,
Washington and his immedite surround.
ings during one Of the darkest periods of
the great struggle for independence. II is
Just historical enough to possess an added
charm on that account. The story has lots
OF healthful excitement about II, and
enough love, treachery and romance to give
II a zest. After some thrilling and not q
few funny incidents, the heroine marries
gallan. major In Gen. Washington's army,
and all ends well.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-10-01
to the board Of supervisors Dec

presented to the board Of supervisors Dec.
4. After his term OF office had expired,
and his successor had qualified and was
acting as clerk, and on the 9th of Decem.
Der, the bill, amounting to $2,l33 80, was
paid TO him upon the order OF the board OF
supervisors. Subsequently the board dis.
covered that Toomey was not entitled to
the amount paid TO him on the settlement
made at the December term of the board
and suit was brought to recover upon his
official bond from the sureties OF Toomey
the amount so paid TO him by the board
after his term of Office had expired and
his successor qualified and acting. The
case was tried In Logan county, where the
circuit court rendered judgment against
the county. Upon appeal to the appellate
court OF the third district this judgment
was affirmed, and the case was taken by the
county 10 the supreme court, where the
judgment of the appellate court was also
affirmed. The court say:
"The board of supervisors has Improperly
and through want Of due care and pru.
dence, taken sum OF money out Of the
county treasury which ought to have been
allowed to stay there, and placed It In the
hands of Toomey, who had no right to 1t.
After the expiration of his term OF office,
and now that he refuses to pay II back,
such obligee, the county of Logan seeks
to collect II from those who were sureties
upon his bond while he was in office. To
enforce Its collection from them under the
circumstances would not be right"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-10-01
THE CONTINUANCE OF DEMOCRATIC RULE


Speaker Carlisle has made a valuable
contribution to current political literature
by publishing In the October Forum an ar.
ticle on the above caption. Contrasted
with Gov. Foraker's article, In the same
excellent monthly for August, under the
title THE Return of the Republican
Party" In which that notorious politician
exhibited, In all Its nakedness, the poverty
Of that party in live principles upon which
to base a presidential campaign, the
Speaker passes by all sentimental issues
and approaches the subject In the light OF
the economic questions upon whose solu-
tlon depends largely our industrial and
commercial future as nation.
The number OF these questions Is not
small. Nor are the questions unimportant
On the contrary, they are many and vital.
1t is, therefore, relief to take up as an In.
tellectual qualification merely, an article on
political topic that presents an Idea that
is worth thinking of, and relegates to the
fireplace the ch--ts Of decade and a
half ago.
Foraker gives as reasons for the return
of the Republican party to power;
% The bloody-shirt argument" free
ballot and fair count"
(2) The republican party favors a pro
tective tariff.
(3) The democrats can't get rid of the
surplus.
(4) The republicans are of higher
standard Of morals and patriotism.
~ Only the republican party can "check
the revival of the southern Confederacy."
~ The only hope of the prohibitionists
is through the republican party.
There is one he would have added had
the article been written somewhat later
the "Unshaken Hand issue, as Puck
cu,ely styles 1t.
OF all these but one, the second, ap-
proaches living issue. Speaker Carlisle,
writing evidently In reply tn Gov Foraker,
therefore substantially ignores all except
the one noted, and, in passing the first,
which he disposes Of by asking, granting
for the sake of the argument that there is
a disuse of the ballot In the south, whether
1t Is likely the party which showed total
incapaci,y to deal with the subject when
In power, would be able to successfully
cope with II ON return 10 power? Clearly
not.
But the Speaker is not to be tempted
into refreshing threshed straw, by chasing
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-10-01

According to BradStree'S, the total mum
Der of strikers in the United States, during
1886, was $4,000, while this year the total
has been 10000. During the first half Of
September last year, only 5000 engaged in
strikes, while this month there have al
ready been $1,000; and, if the rate contin
ues to the close of the year, the present
season will surpass all others in the mum.
Der of workman engaged in labor troubles
In the United States
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From Ophlr.
OPHIR, Sept. %, 1SS

OPHIR, Sept %, 1887.
As have not written for the TRADER
for some time, will now try and see If l
can write as of old and give few items
from Ophir and vicinity.
Henry Zorn and lady spent part of last
week in Ottawa visiting relatives and
friends.
C. Zorn, who fell into his cellar some
time ago, is improving slowly, having hurt
himself worse than he thought for.
Levi Carr and family have moved 70
Chicago to make that their future home.
Business of all kinds is sluggish-scarci-
ty of money.
Mr.. Meinhart has taken out all the rock
of the old mill dam. He will run by steam
altogether He will raise corn in the pound
next season.
Mr.. Schempp goes to Chicago next week
to attend the Grand Ledge of A. +. " A. NJ.
He represents Shiloh, No. 397.
Our elevator at Troy Grove was blocked
several days last week. Scarcity Of cars
and everybody Smelling caused 1t.
Robert Wylie's house Is in the hands OF
Hank Ettinger, our boss plaster artist. The
house was erected by Mclaughlin i Eos
ter, two A No. carpenters
Mrs. Geo. Herger goes TO Vinton, Iowa,
next week to visit her parents.
John Eek has rented his farm TO VIM.
Jackson. John will go to Peru to live.
Henry Zorn has rented half OF the r.
Zorn farm.
Hiram Higgins, part owner of our eleva-
tor, was in town last week.
Mr.. w. Guedsell moves next week TO
West Troy Grove.
Harvey Short Is in town often. Why is
Il, Harvey? Is II bale Of calico?
Mrs. Emile Karrah of Chicago, Is Mr..
Krausse's guest. PEDRO.
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partments, and render the transaction Of
public business less tedious and annoying
to the people. In the matter OF pensions,
Its policy has been liberality TO the Deepen
dent class; but to halt within the limit Of
the taxing power Of the people. The re.
publican party is In no proper condition
" 10 control legislation on this subject. II
" cannot halt without violating Its pledges
=" TO the soldiers, and 1t cannot proceed
&" without doing an irreparable wrong to
" the taxpayers"
a. The Nary and Merchant Marine. The
democratic patty has always been their
friend, and, while that party remained In
power, prior to 1861, our navy had won i'm.
perishable renown, and more than three
fourths Of our foreign commerce was car.
ried In American bottoms. After twenty
four years of republican rule, the navy has
disappeared, and less than one-seventh Of
our foreign commerce is carried by Ameri.
can ships, There was no lack OF expepdi-
lures by the republicans, nevertheless they
failed TO create navy. The democrats
hope for free ships and liberal laws to reg
ulate trade, seeking an extension Of for
eign commerce on American merits and
not by commercial treaties that beget Ill.
feeling with friendly nations; by policy
of minding our own business and avoiding
entangling alliances. Thus We can pre-
serve domestic tranquility, extend our
commerce, create new markets. revive our
and infuse new life In every de-
partment Of industry.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-10-01

An opinion of the Supreme Court filed
at Springfield the other day will just now
be interesting to La Sale county taxpayers
and supervisors. VIM. Toomey was county
clerk of Logan county for the term ending
Dec. 4, 1882. Dec. 9 of that year he made
out his bill against the county, which was
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-10-01

The 1887 report Of commissioner OF pen
sions shows that there are 466 pensioners
In La Sale county to whom were paid $l6,.
4O1 25, the las! quarter ending June 30,
1887.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-10-01
REMOVAL.

This office has been removed TO the new
Solwell-Sherwood Block, just north Of Post
Office, on La Sale St.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-10-01

The Free Press of Streator suggests to
"the young man Dwyer," elected super.
visor of Ottawa during period of hood.
Ter excitement" that 1.-THE Roscoe Conkling
act" won't work. The advice is gratuitous.
He has found that out some time since.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-10-01

A Pittsburgh telegram says that the
threatened strike CT window glass workers
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-10-01

The Massachusetts, republicans held a
State Convention on Wednesday at Boston.
The only interesting feature Is the plat.
form adopted, which In substance Is the
following
We believe In protective tariff.
We favor liberal appropriations and re.
duction Of internal revenue.
We believe In an honest ballot.
We pledge ourselves to maintain the
existing civil service law of the State.
The Federal law Is approved; but the
Presidents application of 1t condemned, -
of course
We demand the cessation of the com.
pulsory coinage OF silver, and the passage
Of national bankrupt law.
They approve the temperance statutes of
the last Legislature and ask for more re.
strictions; and favor the submission of a
prohibitory amendment 70 the people
On Thursday last the State of Tennessee
voted on pr0hibitory amendment to the
constitution. The largest vote ever brought
out at special election was polled, the
question exciting intense interest The
State as whole voted about $4,000
majority against the amendment, which
came from the west end of the State, east
Tennessee voting about $4,000 for the
amendment. The balloting was notable
on account Of the interest taken by the
women. In one ward of Nashville the
polls having been abandoned by the male
advocates OF prohibition, the women rallied
and took their places among the workers.
Everywhere throughout the State the
presence of ladies was marked feature of
the voting.
Pitfgburph telegram SAWS that tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-11
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Good sold 81 9J S. 40 ana
REVIEW rHg WsEK-The arrivals OF Beeves the pa.s
head less than as week. and 45l head ss
than the corresponding week last year
crate prices dropped from 10 TO zoe all graces
before the close with about 10 cars To In.
feror Fancy Natives sold at the range OF So in
side figure for steers ging y1s 10 outside figure fer
BuOcks 1881 10 The 80 carloads sale
with ready sale at advance Of l01i6c over
Wednesdays closing prices with Native stees averaging
from 900 selling at SO IS 50 35 aud an3
COLORADO steers bringing s. 45 6S3 20.
European markets ruled dun and lower with Refgeraed
selling ~ and Live Cattle al lOQ
for the ated dressed weight
Live Calves had slow sale. with Choice Veals barely
steady and assers and all kinda OF coarse calves declining
&c per TO- There scarcely any demand on Friday
sheep and Lambs lighter supply and Good stock
frmer making advance OF about &c per 70. with
weak Saturday and q fraction lower.
contin dull ami prices were weak and lower
Pigs with little seadier feeling at the close OF the week
Choice Pigs bringing SIS 50 to SIS 60.
BEEVES-Recepts were 1873 cars Of 2.454 head-75 cap
Jersey Cty59 at 60hs and cars direct TO East
Side slaughterera
stern had 32 cars 6Ohst; ME Eastman "a Raul
strauss cars and single carload OF state Bulls
sold at So 60
There were ~ carloads OF cattle held Jersey
City making aD.ut IS for sale. The market opened
frmer for Medium Good Native Steers W tn Common
Natives unchanged and Texans barely eo&dy III wass slow
trade morning with easier feeling all grades OF
Steers before the close and the yards not entirely
cleared Most dealers rated the advance on Good Cattle Il
Texans sold S. SO 65 for Good Colorado
Steers at So 1884 Poor Natives low s. 50 and De-
cent to Choice at 20 with Extra bringing 20 So
and few Picked BullocKs 50 4O1So %.
Bulls sold ~ So 400S3.
Tho Denmark took out 2!O Live Cattle for NJ. Goldsmith
the Arizona will carry 100 quarters o. Beef
The weeks shipments Of Live Sheep and Dressed
Beef and Mutton were as folows
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Hlusieal 1nstrumenis

FISCHER PIANOS, renowned for tone anu
standing in tune Manufactures and storerooms -. 70
425 West 2Sth.st and s67 Broadway loh.st lDltson'
Buildingl Pianos exchanged. rented. or nstalnehls
4 NUMBER of Grand. Upright and Square
N Pianos of our make slightly used. Amos; as goot -
new and fully warranted will Do sold st LIBERAL refuc"'
'i0"A '0s"'~' p''''" WM KNABE& CO..,
ll2 Fifth. ave-, above l6th'st
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or.at carcaturis are of course not Trustworthy in
that respect, for he exaggerated every odd and
bizarre feature of the prev alsnt fashions
The volume is a curious mixture OF scraps ana
recollections, tackel together without much caro-
or logical connection but 20 numerous ana so
strongly illustrative for tho most part as to enable
the reader to form very clear idea OF the period.
and especially to grasp its sngularties and per
ccive the most striking cor tcasts to the present
time and the extent Of the advances made IN civil
izatiOn.